EPSON Stylus CX4300/CX4400/CX5500/CX5600/DX4400/DX4450 Revision A
DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY Disassembling Printer Mechanism 92
4.6.11  Waste Ink Pads
 Part/Unit that should be removed before removing Waste Ink Pads
Document Cover / ASF Cover / Support Arm / Scanner Unit / Middle Case /
Panel Unit / Printer Mechanism / Hopper / Main Board / Main Frame / EJ Frame 
Assy. / Print Head / CR Scale / CR Motor / CR Unit / Timing Belt / Ink System /
EJ Frame Assy. / EJ Roller / LD Roller / ASF Unit
 Removal procedure
1. Remove the Waste Ink Pads (x8) from the sections indicated with   to   
of the Frame Base.
Figure 4-84.  Removing Waste Ink Pads
C A U T I O N
When removing the Waste Ink Pads, be careful not to tear the tip 
of the induction paper. If it is torn, replace the induction paper.
 When installing the Waste Ink Pads, be sure to insert ribs and 
tabs of the Frame Base into the slots and notches of the pads.
 When installing   in the section   (refer to Figure 4-84), be 
sure to match the positioning tabs and press 
 until it clicks 
to secure it in the right position.
 When installing the Waste Ink Pads on the section  , be sure 
to lay the six parts one on top of another in the order shown in 
the figure.
Figure 4-85.  Installing Waste Ink Pads (1)
 When installing the Waste Ink Pads on the section (B), make 
sure to insert the tips of induction paper between the 
 and 
 pads. 
Figure 4-86.  Installing Waste Ink Pads (2)
A D J U S T M E N T
R E Q U I R E D
After replacing the Waste Ink Pads, perform the following 
adjustment (TBD). (Refer to Chapter 5 “ ADJUSTMENT (p100)”)
1. “Waste Ink Pad Counter” (only after replacement)
2. “Ink Charge”
3. “TOP Margin Adjustment”
4. “Head Angular Adjustment”
5. “Bi-D Adjustment”
6. “PF Band Adjustment”
Tips of induction paper